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Defender Picks

There are quite a number of contenders in the upcoming elections for Mayor of New Orleans and City positions, it’s sometimes hard to keep track. NoDef is here to help with our series highlighting the many candidates in this political showdown. Dan Ring is a rare candidate bringing a wealth of experience from the very depths of Boston politics in his bid for City Council District A on a community development-based platform.

November is traditionally known as, "Election Season," and there's a runoff election this weekend to prove it. But in February, 2014, the people of New Orleans will soon be making more decisions on who should represent them on several seats of the City Council, as well as in the mayor's office. These local races will choose the voice of the Council districts (or for the entire City in the case of mayor and at-Large candidates), and that carries a certain weight and importance that can sometimes be forgotten by voters.